The third podcast of the Medieval Icelandic Sagas course hosted by edX and UIcelandX at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik. Hosted by Beth Rogers & Hjalti Snær Ægisson. This podcast focuses on a special topic requested by our students:
Historical Reconstruction and Reenactment.
PART I: THEODÓR HANSSON
0:00 - Welcome & On this Episode
0:48 - Our Hometowns (Landscape & Archaeology)
3:34 - The South Coast of Iceland and Theo's Work as a Game of Thrones Tour Guide
5:10 - Theo's Research Interests
7:10 - Reconstructing Viking Age Fighting Styles & Combat
13:36 - The Rimmugýgur Reenactment Group
16:40 - Adaptations for Modern Day "Historical Accuracy" (How do you make it work?)
20:27 - Becoming a Full Member of Rimmugýgur, or "Earning Your Axe"23:25 - Going a-Viking All Summer (Viking Markets Abroad)24:45 - The Iceland Viking Festival28:20 - Theo's Advice for Someone Who Wants to Take Part in Reenactment31:32 - 34:47- Intermission
PART II: CHELSEA GRACE
34:50 - Welcome to Chelsea & Her Hometown35:50 - Chelsea's Studies36:05 - Chelsea's Experiences in Rimmugýgur37:40 - How to Get Started as a Viking Fighter38:45 - Making Decisions about Clothing and Historical Accuracy42:30 - Fighting Practice and the Sporting Aspect of Reenactment44:45 - What Being a Part of Rimmugýgur Means to Chelsea49:23 - Food History Moment! 54:00 - Chelsea's Advice for Someone Who Wants to Take Part in Reenactment54:45 - Course Matters57:55 - Next Week's Guests1:00:00 - Special Announcement
For more about the Rimmugýgur reenactment group, visit their official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rimmugygur/
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